rehydrate
verb
re·hy·drate
(ˌ)rē-ˈhī-ˌdrāt 
rehydrated; rehydrating; rehydrates
: to restore fluid to (something dehydrated)
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After being out, rehydrating again, taking a cool shower, and avoiding alcohol later that day can reduce symptoms associated with a sun hangover.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
Referees pause the games 22 minutes into each half, with players given three minutes to rehydrate.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
Let the flowers rest in the bucket of water for an hour to rehydrate fully before arranging them.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
Prioritize rehydrating fully between your workout and heading out to the match.
—Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
Referees pause the games 22 minutes into each half, with players given three minutes to rehydrate.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
Let the flowers rest in the bucket of water for an hour to rehydrate fully before arranging them.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
Prioritize rehydrating fully between your workout and heading out to the match.
—Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rehydrate
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“Rehydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehydrate. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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rehydrate
transitive verb
re·hy·drate
(ˈ)rē-ˈhī-ˌdrāt
rehydrated; rehydrating
: to restore fluid to (something dehydrated)
especially
: to restore body fluid lost in dehydration to
rehydrate a patient
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